Re: XP SP2, biggest crap ever seen

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/21/04 

Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 01:04:15 -0600

Wrong link
FAQ 7:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm 

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Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message 
news:eTX4PNyhEHA.1344@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Depending on your circumstances, #7 on this link may help explain 
> it:
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/hang0.htm
>
> "take a while"
> How long is a while?
> Is your computer completely un to date with ALL Critical Updates, 
> then SP-2 will probably be less than 60mb.
> If you have none of the updates, SP-2 will be closer to 200mb.
> Points in-between if you have some patches.
>
> Then how fast is your internet connection at the time download is 
> on.
> This changes daily or more for many.
>
> These go to make an accurate prediction nearly impossible.
>
> High speed internet about 20 minutes to download.
> Dial-up could be a day or two if you need 200mb.
>
> -- 
> Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "lazlong02" <lazlong02@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
> news:A1F83568-D6D9-4624-92F5-6A018DC856C5@microsoft.com...
>> The only frustration I feel is that Window's Update says the 
>> download may
>> "take a while".  We aren't stupid, you know.  Could they be a 
>> little more
>> specific about the process that is taking place and a rough idea of 
>> what "a
>> while" might be.  Considering the massive task of updating millions 
>> of
>> computers with a very large package, it's an understandibly 
>> difficult job.
>> But give us users a little credit for some brains and give us 
>> information.
>
>

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